arraigning

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of arranging or preparing, especially for a court hearing.

  - "The defendant was arraigned in court and charged with theft."
  - "The prosecutor began arranging the evidence for the arraignment."

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Variants

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arraign , arraigned , arraigning , arraignment , arraignments , arraigns

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Etymology

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From Old French arranger, from arras 'a cloth' + -er 'to do'. Originally meant 'to set (a cloth) in order'.

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1. The term 'arraigning' comes from Old French arranger, which originally meant 'to set (a cloth) in order'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'arraigning' in English was in the 15th century.

3. In some jurisdictions, a defendant can waive their arraignment and enter a plea without appearing in court.

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1. Indictment: An official document accusing a person of a crime, usually issued by a grand jury and signed by the prosecutor.

2. Bail: A amount of money paid to secure the release of a person from custody, typically during a criminal trial.

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In legal contexts, arraigning refers to the formal process of charging a defendant with a crime and entering a plea. It typically occurs during an initial court appearance.

How to Memorize "arraigning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the scene in a courtroom where a defendant is formally charged and enters a plea. Visualize the judge, the prosecutor, the defendant, and the court staff.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word arraigning with the legal process and the formal charging of a defendant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the mnemonic: 'A RRangy ING' stands for 'Arranging Rights and Responsibilities in a Legal Setting'.

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